Jaishankar’s European Diplomatic Push: Strengthening Ties and Addressing Terrorism

S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, is scheduled to visit France and Belgium from June 8th to 14th, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and highlight India’s commitment to combating terrorism. The visit includes meetings with his counterparts in France and Belgium, as well as a strategic dialogue with the EU’s Kaja Kallas. In France, Jaishankar will hold meetings with Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot, participate in the Mediterranean Raisina Dialogue, and engage with think tanks. These discussions will allow him to brief on India’s strategies to counter terrorism. In Brussels, Jaishankar will hold the first ministerial strategic dialogue with Kaja Kallas and engage with the European Commission, Parliament, and think tanks. He will also meet with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The goal of the visit is to deepen cooperation between India, the EU, France, and Belgium, spanning trade, investment, green energy, technology, and other sectors.